Israel Package Tours
Jerusalem, Masada and Dead Sea 2 Day Tour
- 2 days
- Pickup: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem
- 4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar
- Duration2 days
- Starts07:15 AM, hotel pickup
- GuideEnglish
- Group sizeUp to 45 travelers
- CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes a pre-paid hotel night.
Overview
Three of Israel's biggest names, one easy trip: this Jerusalem Masada Dead Sea 2 day tour gives Jerusalem, Masada and the Dead Sea the time they deserve. Day 1 covers the Old City, a taste of modern Jerusalem and Yad Vashem. Day 2 takes you below sea level to Herod's desert fortress and a float in the saltiest water you will ever see. A licensed English-speaking guide leads both days, and your hotel night with breakfast is already arranged.
On day 1 you start with the classic view from the Mount of Olives, then walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the Byzantine Cardo and the Western Wall. You follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, exit through the market and Jaffa Gate, and end the day at Yad Vashem. On day 2 the road drops through the Judean Desert to Masada, where a cable car lifts you to the summit. After the fortress you drive past Ein Gedi and Qumran and finish with free time on a Dead Sea beach.
This trip suits first-time visitors, history fans and anyone who wants the big three without a marathon day. Squeezing all of it into one day means rushing the Old City and getting only a quick dip. The Jerusalem Masada Dead Sea 2 day tour gives each place its own day, so you have time for Yad Vashem, an unhurried walk on Masada and a proper soak. You sleep in a hotel in between instead of spending extra hours on the bus.
Pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv at about 07:15 or in Jerusalem at about 08:30, and you are dropped back at your hotel on the evening of day 2. You stay 1 night in a tourist class hotel with breakfast, named on your voucher. Choose a double, triple or single room, and the booking form shows the exact per-person price for your date, room type and pickup city. The package is non-refundable because the hotel night is pre-paid. Short on time? Try the Jerusalem full day tour or the Masada and Dead Sea day tour from Tel Aviv, or compare more Israel package tours. Pick your date and book the Jerusalem Masada Dead Sea 2 day tour today.
Highlights
- Panoramic view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives
- Walk the Byzantine Cardo through the Jewish Quarter
- Time at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest place of prayer
- Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Guided visit to Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial
- Cable car ride up to Herod's fortress on Masada
- Drive past the Ein Gedi oasis and the Qumran caves
- Free time to float in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth
- 1 night in a tourist class hotel with breakfast
Itinerary & route
Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.
- Day 1Jerusalem, Old City and New
- 1
07:15 AMHotel pickup in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Your guide and air-conditioned coach collect you from your hotel in Tel Aviv at about 07:15, or in Jerusalem at about 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm the exact time the day before. Bring your overnight bag with you, since tonight you stay at the tour hotel.
- 2
MorningMount of Olives panorama
Start above the ancient Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives, with the Old City and the Temple Mount spread out below. Your guide shows where the First and Second Temples once stood. You also spot the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations and the old tombs of the Kidron Valley.
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Late morningThe Cardo and the Western Wall
Enter the UNESCO-listed Old City through Zion Gate and cross the Armenian Quarter into the Jewish Quarter. Walk the 1,500-year-old Byzantine Cardo, where Crusader-era vaults now hold modern shops. Then stand at the Western Wall, built by Herod to hold up the Temple Mount and a place of Jewish prayer since the Temple fell in 70 CE.
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MiddayVia Dolorosa and the Holy Sepulchre
Follow the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross, as pilgrims have for centuries. It leads to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built over the traditional site of the crucifixion and the tomb of Jesus. Much of what you see today comes from the Crusader rebuild, which kept parts of the older Byzantine church.
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AfternoonMarket, Jaffa Gate and Yad Vashem
Leave through the busy market and Jaffa Gate for a short drive through modern Jerusalem. The day ends at Yad Vashem, where photos and personal objects tell how Jewish communities across Europe were persecuted and destroyed. It also honors the Righteous Among the Nations, non-Jews who put their own lives on the line to help. Children under 10 are not admitted.
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EveningOvernight at your tourist class hotel
Check in to your tourist class hotel, named on your booking voucher. The evening is yours, so have dinner on your own and rest up for the desert. Breakfast is served the next morning before day 2 begins.
- Day 2Masada and the Dead Sea
- 6
MorningDown through the Judean Desert
After breakfast the road leaves Jerusalem and drops through the wilderness of the Bible. You pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan and pause where a marker shows you have reached sea level. Look out for Jericho in the distance, the city of Joshua's falling walls.
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Late morningCable car up to Masada
Follow the white, salt-crusted shore south to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Skip the steep Snake Path and ride the cable car to the top. Walk among Herod's palaces, storerooms, cisterns and the synagogue, and hear how Jewish rebels held out here against Rome for about three years.
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- 9
AfternoonFloat in the Dead Sea
End the day on a beach at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on land on Earth. The water is so salty that you float without trying, even if you cannot swim. Take your time in the mineral-rich water before you rinse off and change.
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EveningDrop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Relax on the drive back up from the desert. You are dropped at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem in the evening, with the exact time depending on traffic.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide on both days
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 night in a tourist class hotel
- Breakfast on day 2
- Visit to Yad Vashem
- Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary, except Masada
Not included
- Masada National Park entrance with the round-trip cable car: about $32 per person, paid on the day
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
Pickup & meeting point
- Tel AvivFrom $317 per adult
- JerusalemFrom $317 per adult
You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.
Tour ends with: Drop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Know before you go
Pickup and Start Time
Hotel pickup is at about 07:15 in Tel Aviv and about 08:30 in Jerusalem. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm your exact time the day before. Drop-off is at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem on the evening of day 2.
Accommodation
1 night in a tourist class hotel with breakfast. The hotel name and location appear on your booking voucher.
Rooms and Prices
- Double room: 2 or more travelers sharing
- Triple room: 3 or more travelers sharing
- Single room: solo travelers or anyone who wants their own room
Prices are per person and depend on your room type. There is one rate for all ages, so children pay the same as adults. The booking form shows the exact price for your date, room type and pickup city.
What to Bring
- Valid passport for both days
- Small overnight bag
- Swimsuit, towel and water shoes
- Hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle
- Comfortable closed walking shoes
- Money for lunches, dinner, drinks and tips
Dress Code
Men and women must cover knees and shoulders at churches, the Western Wall and some museums. Shorts are not allowed at these sites, and you may be refused entry without suitable clothing.
Physical Requirements
Moderate. Day 1 has several hours of walking on uneven stone streets and steps. On day 2 the cable car takes you up Masada, then you walk for about an hour on the summit in the heat.
Age and Children
Not suitable for children under 4. Children under 10 are not admitted to Yad Vashem, so contact us before booking if you travel with younger children.
Language
Both days are led by a professional licensed English-speaking guide.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable, because the package includes a pre-paid hotel night. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability. Please contact us as early as you can.
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| Any time after booking, or no-show | 100% fee (no refund) |
This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.
Frequently asked questions
What does the price include, and how do the room types work?
The per-person price covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, a licensed English-speaking guide on both days, an air-conditioned vehicle, 1 night in a tourist class hotel and breakfast. Masada entrance with the cable car is an extra of about $32 per person, paid on the day. Your price depends on the room you pick: a double room for 2 or more travelers sharing, a triple room for 3 or more, or a single room if you travel solo or want your own room. There is one rate for everyone, so children pay the same per-person price as adults. The booking form shows the exact price for your date, room type and pickup city.
Which meals are included on the Jerusalem Masada Dead Sea 2 day tour?
Breakfast at the hotel on the morning of day 2 is included. Lunches, dinner and drinks are not, so bring some cash or a card. Your guide stops at places where you can buy lunch on both days.
What time is pickup, and from where?
We pick you up from your hotel in Tel Aviv at about 07:15 or in Jerusalem at about 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm the exact time the day before. On day 2 you are dropped back at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem in the evening.
Where do I stay overnight?
You stay 1 night in a tourist class hotel with breakfast. The hotel name and location are confirmed on your booking voucher. Rooms are simple and comfortable, built for a good night's sleep between two full days.
Can I cancel or change my date?
This package is non-refundable because it includes a pre-paid hotel night that cannot be released. If your plans change, contact us as early as possible. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability.
Which days does the tour run?
The tour is planned to run daily, but not every date is open for booking yet. Check the calendar on this page for open dates. Yad Vashem is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, and your guide adjusts the plan on those days.
Do I need my passport, and is there a dress code?
Yes. Carry your valid passport on both days, as there are checkpoints on the roads. For churches, the Western Wall and some museums, men and women must cover their knees and shoulders. Shorts are not allowed, and you may be refused entry without suitable clothes.
How much walking is involved?
Expect a moderate level. Day 1 includes several hours on uneven stone lanes and steps in the Old City. On day 2 the cable car does the climbing, and you walk for about an hour on the Masada summit, often in strong sun.
Can children join this tour?
The tour is not suitable for children under 4. Children under 10 are not admitted to Yad Vashem, so please contact us before booking if you travel with younger kids. Children pay the same per-person price as adults.
What should I bring?
Pack a small overnight bag, your passport, a swimsuit, a towel and water shoes for the Dead Sea. Add a hat, sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, comfortable walking shoes and money for meals and tips. Avoid shaving on the morning of day 2, since the salty water stings fresh cuts.
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